Postcode Analysis Colchester, East of England

LONDON ROAD, CO6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CO6 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

376

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CO6 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CO6 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 98.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CO6 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.5km from Copford in Copford. Administratively it sits within Marks Tey and Layer ward and the Witham constituency.

For families considering a move, CO6 1BJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k, up 98.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CO6 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00109993 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CO6 1BJ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

7 sales · Mean £ 436,071

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

11 sales · Mean £ 366,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CO6 1BJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good209 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • MollyMoosChews0.6 km
  • Stanway Post Office0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Swan0.5 km
  • The Swan Inn0.5 km
  • White Hart Toby Carvery0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • First Strokes Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Love Local Essex & Suffolk0.4 km
  • Stanway Garden Centre0.8 km
  • Miller & Carter0.8 km
  • Miller And Carter0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marks Tey1.4 km
  • Chappel & Wakes Colne5.8 km
  • Colchester Station6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbury Close0.0 km
  • Westbury Close0.0 km
  • Copford Lane0.3 km
  • Copford Lane0.4 km
  • The Swan Stanway0.5 km